MDCAT, also known as the Medical College Admission Test, is a standardized entrance exam in Pakistan for students seeking admission to medical and dental colleges. It is administered by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Commission (PMDC) and is a requirement for admission to MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) programs in Pakistan.

The MDCAT is a multiple-choice exam that assesses students’ knowledge and skills in various subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English. It is designed to evaluate students’ aptitude for medical and dental studies and their ability to apply scientific concepts in solving problems.

MDCAT Entry Test

The MDCAT (Medical and Dental College Admission Test) is a standardized examination that aspiring medical and dental students in Pakistan must take in order to seek MBBS, BDS, Allied Health Sciences admission to any Government Sector or Private sector medical and dental colleges. It is a competitive exam designed to assess students’ knowledge in subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics, and English.

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MDCAT Online Registration

Apply for MDCAT entry test online Registrations from PMDC Official Website and Admissions in MBBS BDS in Medical and dental Colleges

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MBBS Admissions

The MDCAT (Medical and Dental College Admission Test) is the entrance exam for admission to medical and dental colleges in Pakistan, including those affiliated with NUMS. The MDCAT is Conducted by the Public sector Admitting medical universities in respective provinces under the supervision of PMDC.

MDCAT Schedule

MDCAT Entry Test Schedule has been announced. Below the Complete MDCAT entrance exam test date is provided

• MDCAT Online Registration will start from 07 July
• The last Date to Apply for Registrations is 30 July
• MDCAT Late Registration is 05 August
• MDCAT Entry Test Date is 22 September

MDCAT will be conducted in Pakistan and International exam centers including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and USA.

MDCAT Registrations Fee

The MDCAT Test Registration fee is Rs. 8000/- and the Late registrations Fee is Rs 9000

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How To Apply

To apply for the PMDC MDCAT (Medical and Dental College Admission Test), you need to follow these steps:

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1. Visit the official PMDC website to register for the MDCAT .
2. Fill out the online registration form with accurate personal information, academic details, and contact information.
3. After submitting the registration form, you will be provided with a challan form or online payment instructions to pay the required registration fee.
4. Once your payment is confirmed, you can download and print your admit card from the PMDC website.

MDCAT Entry Test Preparations

MDCAT Past Papers

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MDCAT Eligibility

MDCAT Basic Qualification and Eligibility Is a must requirement for appearing in MDCAT Entry Tests is

• Minimum 65% marks in F.Sc/ HSSC / A-Levels/ Equivalent (Pre-Medical)

Important Documents

Candidates are required to scan and Upload the following documents with the MDCAT Online Application Form

• Candidate Original CNIC/Form B/Passport/NICOP
• Parent Original CNIC Card
• Latest photograph with a blue background.
• Matric / SSC / O-levels or equivalence certificate and transcript.
• HSSC/ FSc / A-Levels or equivalence certificate and transcript.
• Paid Copy of MDCAT Fee Challan.

MDCAT Syllabus

MDCAT Syllabus for has been released by PMDC which will be followed by UHS Lahore , KMU ETEA Peshawar, DUHS Karachi, SZABMU Islamabad, and BUMHS Balochistan MDCAT. Download the Entry Test Syllabus and Start Preparations

MDCAT Pattern

MDCAT Entry Test consists of Subjective MCQS including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Logical Reasoning MCQs.

• There shall be No Negative Marking in MDCAT 2023

Difficulty level for MDCAT MCQs of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics shall be
as under

• Easy – 20 %
• Moderate – 60 %
• Hard – 20 %

MDCAT Subjective

• Shall carry 100 % weightage of MDCAT
• Shall consist of 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Stipulated time of 3.5 Hours
• Biology = 80 MCQS
• Chemistry = 40 MCQS
• Physics = 40 MCQS
• English = 20 MCQS
• Logical Reasoning = 06 MCQS

MDCAT Important Instructions

• The candidates must reach their respective centers at least two hours before the commencement of the test on 27 August
• The candidates must bring the following items with them on the exam day:
  • MDCAT admit cards/ Roll number Slip
  • Original Form “B” or CNIC or Passport/NICOP.
  • Clipboard
  • Two blue ballpoints (not a pointer, markers, pencils, gel pens).
  • Calculators, Mobile phones, smartwatches, and other electronic gadgets are not allowed in the MDCAT examination hall.

MDCAT Test Center

MDCAT will be conducted in multiple Pakistani cities and International Centers

Pakistani Test Center

• Islamabad
• Rawalpindi
• Kharian
• Gujranwala
• Lahore
• Multan
• Bahawalpur
• Karachi
• Hyderabad
• Abbottabad
• Peshawar
• DI Khan
• Muzaffarabad
• Quetta

International Test Center

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• USA

MDCAT Result

MDCAT Results will be available after 01 week from exam day. Students can see and check PMDC MDCAT Result Online

MBBS/ BDS Admissions

Provincial universities start MBBS and BDS Admissions after the MDCAT Entry test results are announced. Students Must apply in MBBS BDS admissions through an online portal. Students must select the Desired Medical and Dental colleges in which he/she wanted to get admission.

Universities Conducting MDCAT

A list of Public sector Provincial Medical universities that conduct MDCAT is provided below.

MDCAT Conducting Bodies

• University of Health Sciences UHS Lahore, Punjab
• Khyber Medical University KMU Peshawar, KPK
• Dow University of Health Sciences DUHS Karachi, Sindh
• SZABMU Islamabad, Federal, AJK, Gilgit
• Bolan University of Medical Health Sciences BUMHS Quetta Balochistan

MBBS Merit Lists

MBBS Merit Lists from Medical and Dental colleges are uploaded after the Admissions Start. students Can Also Download the MBBS Merit Lists.

MDCAT Aggregate Formula

Students can calculate their MDCAT Aggregate from the Following below

• SSC or Equivalent Marks = 10%
• FSC or Equivalent Marks = 40%
• MDCAT Entry Test Marks = 50%

PakLearningSpot MCQs Bank

PakLearningSpot Provides FREE Entry Test Preparations. Students can get Topical MCQs, Full Book MCQs, Past Papers, Syllabus, Notes, and multiple Mock Tests from the PakLearningSpot website.

MBBS Closing Merits

Medical colleges Closing Merit for MBBS is very high. However, Closing merit varies every year. Also, The MBBS Closing merit depends on which Medical College is selected.

MBBS Fee Structure

Public sector and Private Sector Medical colleges fee structure varies each year. Allied Health Sciences, Nursing, and DPT courses. The fee structure varies depending on which course is selected. Also, The Fee structure of Private Sector Medical Colleges is high as compared to Public sector Medical colleges.

• Government Medical College Fee Structure is 50 Thousands Per Year (2.5 Lakh for MBBS Degree)
• Private Medical college’s Fee Structure is 16-18 Lakhs Per Year (90 Lakh for MBBS Degree
• The admission Fee is RS, 50,000
• PMDC Registration Fee is Rs, 10,000